A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4221374 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4223345 epoch_slot_no: 11345 block_no: 4221197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1992 time: 2020-05-28 12:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62894fa7cd9930c12a17ecdcaef4e21deebeeb42b52c57db9a7eec41f7bb91d6Block Operator
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